Ms Phoebe Duvall:

I definitely agree with that. On the need for a longer period and more information, one issue is that public participation in the plan is the linchpin of forward planning. One issue that we have found with the proposals in the Bill is around the interim review at the five-year point. It does not sufficiently provide for that public input on foot of any variations that come in. Given the proposed long ten-year timeframe, it would be essential to have a robust mechanism for public engagement again at that five-year point. As Ms Uí Bhroin said, the policy and planning landscape in a ten-year period is incredibly dynamic. It would be important to ensure robust engagement at that point.